Post of duty: Washington, DC
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
We are looking for a consultant to provide support to prepare, execute, monitor, report, and close operations from CCSโ portfolio, and who is proficient in administrative and corporate procedures. The selected candidate will have to follow strict procedures that demand rigorousness and attention to detail to comply with applicable policies and operational guidelines.
You will work for the Climate Change Division (CSD/CCS), which is part of the Climate Change and Sustainability Sector (CSD). This team is responsible for advising IDB management and developing policies, strategies, operational guidelines, and programs on issues relevant to the sector, as well as related areas. In addition, CSD carries out relevant sector research, analytical work, sector practices and case studies on climate change and sustainability. As a division of CSD, CSD/CCS provides support: (i) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the actions and operations of the IDB group and (ii) in the mainstreaming of climate change in the regional countries of the IDB group through support to the ministries of environment, planning, and economy and finance of the region. Both axes share the objective of strengthening climate policy at the subnational, national, and regional levels.
What youโll do:
- Provide operational, corporate, and administrative support to team members in the preparation, execution, monitoring, and closure of projects. Participate, as needed, in the preparation, review, reporting, and publication of information related to CCSโ operations and activities.
- Liaise with fund coordinators from the Grants and Co-financing Management Division (GCM) and other divisions as a focal point for CCS, to resolve potential issues, and implement updates based on new rules and regulations.
- Monitor, report and evaluate all matters related to CCSโ contract requests, and maintain the divisionโs corporate database to manage contracts, events, hiring processes, operations, etc.
- Prepare, review, and edit terms of reference, requests for expressions of interest, requests for proposals, etc., related to hiring processes of firms and individuals. Assist team leaders with procurement and bidding processes, and payments related to contracts or invoices to ensure compliance with applicable policies.
- Guide team members on how and where to obtain relevant knowledge and information to resolve inquiries about policies, procedures, systems, protocols, guidelines, etc.
- Work with the divisionโs Operations Analyst in the preparation cycle (from registration to approval, eligibility, and closure) of operations originated by the Climate Change Division.
- Provide technical advice to teams regarding budgets, expenditures, payments, procurement, events, timelines, technical contents of project documents, and other activities as needed.
- Provide operational/corporate support to CCS staff and consultants as needed.
What you'll need:
- Education: Bachelorโs degree or equivalent in International Development, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, or other relevant discipline or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least 2 years of relevant professional experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience in multi-lateral development institutions, including activities with public investors and/or institutions in the financial sector is required. Experience in the preparation and execution of operations and projects (technical cooperation operations, investment grants and loans). Ability to provide advice on operational procedures and policies toward the preparation and execution of technical cooperation operations. Experience with project management tools and methodologies to ensure programs, projects and grants are delivered on time and within budget. Experience with the overview and management of a portfolio of projects, as well as the assessment of statuses and disbursement levels, aimed at the production of reports and the identification of corrective actions. Experience with projects in Latin-America and the Caribbean region is highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of computer-based analytical tools (database management, spreadsheets, word processors, presentation tools, and procurement systems) and proven ability to process large volumes of non-aggregated data. Knowledge of IDB administrative and operational policies, processes and systems is desirable.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.
Key skills:
- Learn continuously.
- Collaborate and share knowledge.
- Focus on clients.
- Communicate and influence.
- Innovate and try new things.
Requirements:
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
Type of contract and duration:
- Type of contract: International Consultant Full-Time.
- Length of contract: 20 months.
- Work Location: On site.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employeeโs life. These benefits include:
- A competitive compensation packages.
- Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave.
- Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
- Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
- We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.
Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at